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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.59, 709.41 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.59, 709.41 and 431.12 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.59 : 709.41 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.59/709.41 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.59x = 709.41 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.59x = 305,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,842.61/513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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